Meaning of the word scaled in English

What does scaled mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

scaled

US /skeɪld/
UK /skeɪld/

Adjective

having scales or scale-like markings

Example:
The fish had beautiful, iridescent scaled skin.
The dragon's back was covered in tough, scaled armor.

Verb

1.

to climb or ascend, especially a steep or difficult object

Example:
The mountaineers successfully scaled the peak.
He scaled the wall to get into the garden.
2.

to remove the scales from a fish

Example:
Before cooking, you need to scale the fish thoroughly.
The fisherman quickly scaled and gutted his catch.
3.

to adjust or proportion something in size, amount, or extent

Example:
The company plans to scale up its operations next year.
The recipe needs to be scaled down for a smaller portion.